Episode 121: Al’s Beef Chicago cheesesteak, spring break food

This week, we talk spring break and Chicago cheesesteaks. Louisa talks to Al’s Beef owner Chris Pacelli about Chicago cheesesteaks. Then, Monica shares her plans to visit her son in France, and our producer Iris shares her first trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Finally, Monica dares Louisa and Iris to eat salmon skin and salted egg chips from Singapore, but will they eat it?

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Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter, Twitter @monicaeng

Links:

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Music:

Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars

Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Segments: “Baby What A Big Surprise” by Chicago, “Bag Lady” by Erykah Badu

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